2-Day Sheki Silk Road Heritage, Shebeke Craft Tour
ID: GYG1419713-2168762
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Land: Azerbeidzjan
Duur:
2 dagen
Beschrijving
Experience Sheki beyond the tourist trail on a 2-day immersive journey from Baku. Tour UNESCO sites, meet local shebeke glass artisans, explore ancient Silk Road trade routes.
Day 1: Baku – Diri Baba Mausoleum – Sheki Silk Road Exploration & Shebeke Workshop
Morning Departure & Historic Stop: Depart Baku in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Stop at the 15th-century Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza, a unique rock-cut monument nestled in the cliffs.
Arrival in Sheki & Caravanserai: Reach Sheki by afternoon and step inside the historic Upper Caravanserai, an original stone merchant inn on the ancient Silk Road. Walk through its two-story arched galleries and cobblestone courtyard.
Sheki Khan’s Palace & Artisan Workshop: Tour the UNESCO World Heritage summer residence built in 1797. Following the palace visit, enjoy an exclusive demonstration at a local workshop to watch traditional shebeke artisans hand-craft stained glass windows using centuries-old wood-joining techniques.
Evening at Leisure: Check into your hotel. Spend a relaxed evening strolling through Sheki's craft markets and historic quarters.
Day 2: Kish Temple – Artisan Halva Tasting Tour – Nohur Lake – Baku
Ancient Kish Albanian Church: Travel to the hillside village of Kish to explore the 1st-century Caucasian Albanian Church of St. Elisha. Discover its ancient archeological sites and enjoy a quiet tea break in the surrounding garden.
Interactive Halva & Sweets Crawl: Return to Sheki town for an artisan sweets tour. Visit historic family bakeries—including Halvaci Yahya and Aliahmed—to observe the delicate process of layering rice-flour pastry and sampling different nut-filled halva varieties.
Authentic Piti Lunch: Sit down for a traditional lunch centered around piti, Sheki’s signature slow-cooked lamb and chickpea stew served in traditional clay pots.
Nohur Lake Stop & Return: On the return drive to Baku, stop briefly at scenic Nohur Lake in Gabala for photographs before returning to central Baku by approximately 7:00 PM.
Hoogtepunten
- Exclusive Craft Experience: Meet local masters in Sheki
- Curated Food & Halva Crawl: Guided tasting session comparing Sheki halva
- UNESCO & Ancient Heritage: Explore Sheki Khan's Palace
- Stop at the historic Diri Baba Rock-Cut Mausoleum and Nohur Lake
- Traditional Culinary Lunch: Enjoy an authentic, step-by-step piti stew
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Baku
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- Exclusive Shebeke artisan workshop demonstration
- Guided Sheki halva tasting experience across local artisan shops
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Entrance fees to Sheki Khan’s Palace, Kish Albanian Church, and Diri Baba Mausoleum
- Accommodation in Sheki
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